Mindrolling with Raghu Markus Ep. 342 - Radical Uncertainty and Wise Hope with Roshi Joan Halifax
May 21, 2020
Roshi Joan Halifax, a renowned Zen Buddhist teacher and abbot of Upaya Zen Center, shares her reflections on her playful bond with Ram Dass. She discusses how wise hope can emerge from today's radical uncertainties. Halifax delves into the importance of compassion in navigating challenges and affirms the beauty of relationships amid life's complexities. The conversation also touches on the interconnectedness fostered by spiritual practices and the legacy of Neem Karoli Baba, highlighting gratefulness as a guiding principle in difficult times.
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First Meeting And Instant Bond
- Roshi Joan Halifax met Ram Dass in the early 1970s through her then-husband Stanislav Grof and felt an immediate lifelong connection.
- She remembered him as an impish, loving presence who felt like an elder brother and influenced her spiritual path.
Collaborating On Care For The Dying
- Joan and Ram Dass collaborated on bringing spirituality into care for the dying and shared influences like Stephen Levine and Dale Borglum.
- Joan credited Ram Dass with adding a bhaktic, heart-centered element to end-of-life work she and Stan practiced.
Loving Baba Through His Followers
- Joan never met Neem Karoli Baba but felt his presence through his devoted followers like Ram Dass, Ramesh, and Mirabai.
- She said Baba's unconditionality shone through the people who loved him, and that made her love Baba too.
